The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-06-11

| by the citizens. There were present all
members of the Committee except Vice
President A. E. Danforth and Trustee
w. Fl. Slade. The following brethren
were also present: Revs G. e. Nash and
Ell. L. Garfield, and A. j. Smith, d. Lou
denback, w. d. Sibley, M. q. Goey and
s. Hutchinson. Before business was be-
gun the Committee was escorted to the
Grove suggested as suitable place for
meetings Of Convention and other denom-
national gatherings. After organization
of Committee thorough discussion Of
subject was had and the result of the de-
alterations is embodied in the following
resolution:
Resolved That committee of three be
appointed to take immediate steps toward
organizing syndicate, composed of Univers-
alists, for the purpose of purchasing the fair
grounds, near North Lewisburg, o., with the
| object of securing a permanent place of
meeting for State Conventions and other de-
nominational meetings, pledging our per-
sonal influence in favor of the acceptance of
said grounds by tie Convention.
The resolution was unanimously adopt
ed. The Committee appointed to carry
resolution into effect were J. W. Henley,
J. Richardson and B. F. Thomas.
The bond of J. Richardson, as Treas
urer, in the sum of $4,000, with Isaac
Bull and d. Loudenbsck as sureties, was
presented and accepted.
Trustee B. F. Thomas expressed his
opinion that the legal position of the
Convention to hold property was doubt
full, and committee, consisting of b. f.
Thomas, w. j. Littell and j. W. Henley
were appointed to take steps to secure
proper incorporation.
At services held in the evening the
citizens voted unanimously to request the
Committee to appoint the next meeting
of the Convention at North Lewisburg.
The enforced retirement of two men,
bers of the Committee made necessary
the fourth meeting of the Committee, at
which were present all members, except
Vlce-President A. E. Danforth and Trus
| II l.
the legal condition of the Convention in
allegiance until the decision of the suit
for recovery of the Casstown church.
The report of the Secretary of appor-
tionments of quotas to the parishes Of
the $3.50 voted for Convention purposes
was accepted, and the Secretary was in
structed to notify the parishes of the re.
spective amounts assessed.
Br.W. II. Slade was requested to obtain
copy of the charter of Ohio Universalist
Ministerial Aid Association SO that there
might be better understanding of the
relations of said Association to the Con-
vention.
The Secretary reported the expenses
of the delegates to the Convention and
was instructed to send the proportionate
share OF the $50 to each less expense OF
postal orders or notes, as follows: W. s.
Bacon, 81 81; s. Thomas, $3.50; W. J.
Littell and wife, $11.93; F. Simmons,
$l.83; A. E. Danforth, $2.33; J. W. Hen
ley, 1857; w. Fl. Slade, 1927, Mrs. Fl. E.
Tough, 1927; Mrs. B. F. Thomas, So. SO;
q. l.. Garfield, $500; @. s. Vincent,
$500.
Rev. FL. l.. Garfield, Financial Agent,
was present, and stated that his year as
joint agent of Convention and Buchtel
College would close December 81, 1886,
and that the college would not continue
the arrangement.
Br. Garfield was invited to continue in
service of Convention at salary OF
$1,000 and expenses, which he took I'M
der advisement.
The fifth meeting was held at North
Lewisburg, o., February 2, 1887.
Members all present, except Vice Pres
ident A. e. Danforth and Trustee w. III.
Slade. B. F. Thomas reported decree
from the court in favor of Convention, in
the suit for recovery Of Oasstown church,
but that the proceeds of sale must be
placed IN hands of trustee Tor benefit OF
another organization in that place.
In order to secure better care of such
funds, b. F. Thomas, w. Fl. Slade and
J. W. Henley we're appointed Commit
tee to secure necessary amendments to
statutes of Ohio.
The Committee was notified by Mrs.
L. T. Simonson, clerk of Harrison church.
that it was the wish of the church to have
property there sold, the title being now
in name of the Convention. The Presi.
dent and Secretary were instructed to
represent the Convention.
Toe official title of Rev. FL. L. Garfield
was changed from Financial Agent" &c
Estate Superintendent" and his duties
defined by following resolution:
Resolved, That the special work of oul
State Superintendent, in addition to the
gathering of our Permanent Fund anG
caring for the general interests of our church
shall be to look after the property of inactive
societies and secure said property agains
/, loss to the denomination, and if possible
have such property decided to the Convention
in accordance with the laws of our church.
Br. John Richardson was appointed
Committee on the Increase OF the Minis
try. in accordance with request of the
, General Convention at it's late session.
After full discussion of the AFFAIR." o
: the Ohio Ministerial Aid Association, i